Born in Franklin County on June 13, 1918, he was the son of the late Lester and Ida Bennett Baskins. He was a contractor in the construction industry, drove a school bus for 15 years for the Franklin County School System, and was a member of the Canon United Methodist Church, where he served as an usher for many years. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army as a combat engineer during World War II, and he was a member of the Harrison McCreary V.F.W. Post #4828. Mr. Baskins was preceded in death by brothers, Troy, Leonard, J.C., Ellis and Ralph Baskins; and a sister, Nellie Outz.

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